Canning Lids & Bands

If you are using the canning
lids and screw bands then you will need to know that while it is
safe to reuse the canning jars and canning bands each year, you must
have new lids every time you can in order to acheive a seal that will
keep your food from spoiling.

The lids and bands are
offered in regular and wide-mouth sizes. You can purchase the lids and
bands together, or if you do not need the bands you can purchase the
lids alone. When purchasing new canning jars, they typically come with
new lids and bands on them.

Now, there are some types
of canning lids that can be reused. One of these brands is Tattler
canning lids. Tattler lids use a plastic lid with a rubber ring
that creates a seal. You use these lids with a screw band during the
canning process. Checking to see if the jars have sealed using a Tattler
seal is very similar to checking a standard canning lid.